Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Rebecca J. DeSantis.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — May 13, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- Fort Myers
- Case #
- 26-CP-000087
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
If you are a creditor, file your claim with the court by May 13, 2026, which is 3 months after the first publication date.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to Christopher Marsala, Esq. at McLaughlin & Stern, PLLC by calling (239) 207-3051 for any questions regarding the estate.
- 3
Check Claim Deadline
If you received a copy of this notice, ensure your claim is filed within 30 days of receipt or by May 13, 2026, whichever is later.
- 4
Understand Barred Claims
Be aware that any claims filed more than 2 years after the decedent's death on October 7, 2025, will be permanently barred.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Rebecca J. DeSantis?
- The case number is 26-CP-000087.
- Where is the probate court located for this estate?
- The probate court is located at 1700 Monroe Street, Ft. Myers, Florida 33901.
- What is the deadline for filing claims against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 3 months after the first publication of this notice.
- Who is the personal representative for Rebecca J. DeSantis's estate?
- The personal representative is Evan DeSantis.
- When was the first publication of this notice?
- The first publication date is February 13, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTITH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26-CP-000087 IN RE: ESTATE OF REBECCA J. DESANTIS, A/K/A REBECCA BEGGS DESANTIS REBECCA DESANTIS REBECCA JEAN BEGGS DESANTIS Deceased. The administration of the estate of REBECCA J. DESANTIS, a/k/a REBECCA BEGGS DESANTIS, REBECCA DESANTIS, REBECCA JEAN BEGGS DESANTIS, deceased, whose date of death was October 7, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe Street, Ft. Myers, Florida 33901. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedents death by the decedent or the decedents surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 13, 2026. Evan DeSantis Personal Representative 17751 Castle Harbor Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33967 Christopher Marsala, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar No. 936766 McLaughlin & Stern, PLLC 5150 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 602 Naples, Florida 34103 Telephone: (239) 207-3051 Email: cmarsala@mclalughlinstern.com Secondary Email: dbaez@mclalughlinstern.com February 13, 20, 2026 26-00608L